Sea
life is abundant in the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than 500 species of
fish, 40 types of coral and hundreds of invertebrates inhabit the water.
Vibrant blue tang, silvery horse-eye jacks, queen triggerfish, spiny
Caribbean lobster, spotted eagle rays, creole wrasses, and cleaner
gobies are just a sampling of the marine life populating the underwater
terrain. As sun sets, octopus, seahorses and moray eels make their
appearance. Hawksbill, green, and leatherback turtles, call the USVI
home and can be seen on many a dive. Lucky vacationers may even witness
turtles hatching on one of the many turtle nesting grounds.
